President Trump is asserting executive authority to demand the controversial resumption of offshore oil drilling along California’s coastline as gas prices soar amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, …
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EPA moves to roll back recent limits on ethyene oxide, a carcinogen
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration on Friday moved to roll back Biden-era limits on emissions of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing chemical often used in the sterilization of medical devices. The Environmental Protection …
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U.S. forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNearly every part of the United States is getting walloped by wild weather or just about to be. Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake …
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Sony’s newest gadget is a $100,000 EV, and it’s debuting in California
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs electric vehicle makers struggle to remain relevant, a new competitor is about to hit California’s roads. It is stuffed to the sunroof with speakers and screens, and it’s a …
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H5N1 bird flu spreads to sea otters and sea lions along San Mateo coast, wildlife experts say
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesResearchers say the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals has spread to other marine mammals, including a sea otter and sea lion. However, wildlife officials are cautiously optimistic …
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Trump administration tries to further dissolve California’s clean car rules
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration filed a new lawsuit on Thursday aiming to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars. It targets current and future clean car rules in …
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Trump says Texas will get first new oil refinery in U.S. in 50 years
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump said the U.S. will get its first new oil refinery in 50 years with the help of investment from India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. “I am proud to announce …
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Contributor: Don’t let lobbyists win a liability shield for Big Oil
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhat do oil companies fear even more than cheaper and cleaner competition to their dirty fossil fuel business? A jury of American citizens. In California and across the nation from …
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Nearly 40% of California produce contains PFAS pesticides, report finds
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new report shows that nearly 40% of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables tested by California regulators have residues of “forever” or PFAS chemicals, a family of compounds that can …
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How energy shocks are accelerating solar and battery adoption worldwide
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe war in the Middle East has roiled oil and gas markets. Under a severe scenario, with more strikes on energy infrastructure, Bloomberg Economics estimates that crude could reach $108 …